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North Bank of the River Tweed – Chain Bridge on the River Tweed loop from Melrose

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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Melrose And District

North Bank of the River Tweed – Chain Bridge on the River Tweed loop from Melrose

Moderate

15

runners

North Bank of the River Tweed – Chain Bridge on the River Tweed loop from Melrose

01:30

14.0km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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488 m

North Bank of the River Tweed

Highlight (Segment) • River

A lovely, serene stretch along the banks of River Tweed. By a bit of a contrast to the southern bank on the other side of the river, this one is …

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2

2.37 km

Bridge Over the River Tweed

Highlight • Other

3

9.70 km

Redbridge Viaduct

Highlight • Structure

The Redbridge Viaduct is a substantial 19th century viaduct built for the Edinburgh to Hawick line. It’s now used as a pedestrian and cycle route, with a traffic-free link to Tweedbank station.

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4

10.6 km

Tweedbank Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A train station might not be the most glamorous of highlights to visit, but it's more about what it enables you to do.

Tweedbank Station is the southern terminus of …

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5

13.5 km

Chain Bridge on the River Tweed

Highlight • Historical Site

Crossing the River Tweed to Gattonside Village.

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6

13.5 km

Chain Bridge, Melrose

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge connects the town of Melrose with the small village of Gattonside.

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.01 km

3.92 km

3.61 km

1.32 km

511 m

373 m

277 m

Surfaces

9.14 km

2.85 km

1.66 km

142 m

129 m

104 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Monday 9 November

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